To my fellow Encore team members and friends of Thomas (Joe) Sumrall,

As you know, Joe unexpectedly passed away this past Friday, 11/29/24. He leaves behind two wonderful children, Maddy, age 10, and Ian, age 7. We are starting a GoFundMe account to benefit his children's education with whatever amount you may wish to donate on their behalf.

Carolyn, his wife, already has college savings accounts set up for Maddy and Ian and assured me any money we may raise would be added to their future educational needs. Please feel free to donate whatever you wish. No donation is too small. Thank you all for your generosity. I know Joe would be very grateful to all his Encore brothers and sisters for helping his family in this time of such great sadness and need.

Thank you,

Richard Fielder,

Sr. DET and Joe's friend.